Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0067 +25 BONUS Chapter 0067 Ella POV David cannot be allowed to continue making these slanderous statements , my father said angrily .

I agree , my mother added , but we have to handle this carefully .

Im beginning to think weve handled it too carefully , my father replied , his anger evident .

I felt a pang of guilt .

By opening up to him about my plan to expose David and Amandas affair , I had placed him in a difficult position .

He knew now that all of the fallout with David was caused by my decision to expose him publicly .

In a way , this was all my fault , and my father knew it .

I didnt know if he had told my mother about it or not , and was afraid to ask .

Her opinion of me might change if she knew I had been keeping such important secrets from them .

I dont see that theres anything we can do , I said softly .

I was sitting in the living room chair , watching as my parents paced in front of the TV , where a report on Davids latest social media attack was being discussed .

It bothered me that the news kept picking up on his temper tantrums , but speaking out against the media would make it seem like I was trying to hide something .

He continues to insult our family , my father said .

There has to be a price for that .

It makes us look weak to allow him to get away with it , and it might embolden others to come out against us .

That can bring unexpected consequences .

But what do we do ? I asked .

I dont want any violence .

I dont want anyone to get hurt .

I know you dont , Princess , my father said gently .

And Im not saying its come to that point yet , but I am going to have to meet with Alpha Derrick.

He needs to rein his son in or face the consequences .

What consequences do you mean ? I asked .

I dont know yet , my father replied honestly .

It will depend on his reaction .

I think we can reliably guess what his reaction will be , my mother pointed out .

Hell say were liars , or claim that Davids accounts have been hacked , or that he was driven to this by Ellas rejection .

I dont see the point in asking Derrick or Lily Lake to be reasonable when we know they are not reasonable people .

Then what do we do ? my father asked , throwing his hands up in frustration .

The longer we allow this to continue , the weaker it makes us look ! My mother stared at him with a critical look , and after a moment , my father lowered his arms .

In a softer tone , he said , Im sorry .

I dont mean to take my frustration out on either of you .

Thats all right , my mother said .

We must remember that were in this together , and we can figure this out as a family .

My father gave me a meaningful look , and I averted my gaze .

My mother was right .

I should have been honest with them from the start .

Maybe things wouldnt have escalated like this .

Its only gossip , I said , trying to remain calm .

Its just online gossip .

I dont know if its even worth a reaction .

David looks pathetic with the way hes behaving .

Everyone can see that .

I think stooping to his level and responding would be a mistake .

1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0067 I cannot allow him to continue talking the way he has bee , my father insisted .

Im not upset , I said , doing my best to sound calm .

His words dont offend me because I see the desperation behind them .

If youre doing this for my sake , it isnt necessary .

Thats sweet of you , darling , my mother said , standing in front of me and smiling in her usual reassuring way , though it only made me feel more guilty .

But this is more complicated than just your feelings .

Your father is right .

This makes the pack look bad .

I never should have gone forward with the wedding , I muttered .

It was such a mistake .

We all make mistakes , my mother said softly .

Theres no use dwelling on it now .

We need to think about what were going to do moving forward .

Thats what matters most .